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Pride Global lists this Medical Assistant opportunity in plano, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Assistant PositionPride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client's medical facility in Plano, TX 75093. This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance) and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!Specific Duties:Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGsPerforms quality control checks on equipmentPrepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclaveRooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examinationRecords patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely mannerCoordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policiesRespects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respectOrganizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instrumentsPractices standard infection control precautionsTelephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledgeSupports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)Performs all other related duties as assignedQualifications:Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a "certified" Medical AssistantCurrent BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hireProven knowledge of medical terminologyBasic computer literacy including basic Word, Excel, Outlook and EMR systemsProven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsThis position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of diseaseRequirements:Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skillsKnowledge of medical terminology requiredThe ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies is requiredGood communication and customer service skills requiredPreferred Education. Experience & SkillsAt least one year of experience as a Medical AssistantNice To Have Skills/Attributes:1+ years of experience as a Medical AssistantProven knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codingProven good communication and customer service skillsBilingual in SpanishAdditional Information:Location: Plano, TX 75093Job Type: 3+ months contract to hireSchedule: Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pmOffice Hours: 8 am – 5 pmPay Range: $20/hr - $23/hr. on W2Equal Employment OpportunityPrideGlobal and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Worksite address
plano, TX, 75023, US
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